scholarly journals Interactions between Sedentary and Physical Activity Patterns, Lean Mass, and Bone Density in Arab Men

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaea Alkahtani ◽  
Khalid Aljaloud ◽  
Sobhy Yakout ◽  
Nasser M. Al-Daghri
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lean Mass ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arab Men ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

The study examined the associations between physical activity and appendicular lean mass (ALM), fat mass, and bone mineral density (BMD) and examined the role of physical activity on these variables. The participants included 497 men (age: 32.2±10.4 years and body mass index: 28.2±5.4 kg/m2). The study was cross-sectional, and measurements included body composition measured on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and self-reported physical activity assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Physical activity, including light physical activity, was associated with increased ALM (P≤0.05). Fat indicators, including waist circumference, were positively associated with ALM (P≤0.05), but not with BMD. Physical activity, including moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, was not associated with BMD, whereas ALM and handgrip strength were significantly associated with BMD (P≤0.05). Physical activity independent of exercise intensity was directly associated with ALM and indirectly associated with BMD through increased muscle mass and strength.

scholarly journals Association between physical activity patterns and sarcopenia in Arab men

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 030006052091869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaea Alkahtani ◽  
Osama Aljuhani ◽  
Maha Alhussain ◽  
Syed Shahid Habib
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Patterns ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Arab Men

Objective In this study, we aimed to examine the association between physical activity patterns and sarcopenia in Arab men. Methods This cross-sectional study included 363 men (47.7 ± 15.4 years). We analyzed appendicular lean mass (ALM), handgrip strength test, and physical activity levels. ALM divided by height (meters) squared was calculated (ALM/Ht 2 ), and participants with −1 and −2 standard deviations below the sex-specific mean for Saudi young adults were considered to have sarcopenia class I and class II, respectively. Independent t-tests, analysis of variance, and Mann–Whitney U tests were performed to determine mean and median differences. Results We observed a significant difference between participants with and without sarcopenia in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA); the correlation between ALM/H2 and MVPA was borderline significant. With a 1-hour/week increase in MVPA, ALM/Ht 2 increased by 0.30 kg/m2. Total and ALM, handgrip strength, and MVPA were significantly lower in participants age >60 years; fat mass and waist circumference were unchanged as compared with middle-aged participants. Conclusions We identified an association between time spent in recreational MVPA and lean muscle mass among Arab men. Future studies should examine the role of MVPA training programs on muscle mass and strength in older men.

scholarly journals The Role of Physical Activity and School Physical Education in Enhancing School Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1689
Author(s):  
José E. Moral-Garcia ◽  
Alfredo Jiménez ◽  
Antonio S. Cabaco ◽  
Alfredo Jiménez-Eguizabal
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
School Satisfaction ◽  
School Life ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

The aim of this study was to understand the role of school satisfaction on life satisfaction, according to gender, age, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity (PA) level. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study, carried out on 2823 adolescents (1396 boys and 1427 girls), aged between 12 and 16. A specific questionnaire to measure life satisfaction (Brief Multidimensional Student Life Satisfaction Scale (BMSLSS)), a questionnaire to measure satisfaction with school (“Life circumstances of Young people: School”), and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were used to analyze PA practice. Gender, age, and BMI were used as control variables. In general, the main results showed that school satisfaction had a clear role in life satisfaction. Similarly, the findings allowed us to conclude that the role of school satisfaction on life satisfaction was more evident in male school children, those who were older, or those who have a higher BMI. The regular practice of PA enhanced school satisfaction and its role on life satisfaction. Therefore, it is very important to assess the importance of school satisfaction as a determinant of quality of life and the adoption of healthy habits, recognizing the fundamental role of teachers in this regard.

scholarly journals 513Ophthalmic disease and older adults’ sedentary and physically-active behaviors: Findings from the NEIGE study

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiho Amagasa ◽  
Shigeru Inoue ◽  
Hiroshi Murayama ◽  
Takeo Fujiwara ◽  
Hiroyuki Kikuchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Living Arrangement ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Reciprocal Influences

Abstract Background Physical inactivity can be associated adversely with markers of eye health, but little is known about how ophthalmic disease (OD) may be related to sedentary behaviour (SB) and different intensities of physical activity in older adults. We compared device-assessed time spent in SB, light-intensity PA (LPA), and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) between older adults with and without OD. Methods A randomly-recruited sample of 512 community-dwelling older adults (47% male; aged 65–84 years) in Japan wore a valid tri-axial accelerometer for seven consecutive days in 2017. Prevalence of OD was assessed by medical interview. Times spent in SB, LPA, and MVPA were compared between those with and without OD by compositional multivariate analysis of covariance, adjusting for potential confounders (gender, age, residential area, living arrangement, working, body mass index, self-rated health, and cognitive function). Results Overall, percent times spent in SB, LPA, and MVPA during waking hours were 51.0, 44.6, and 4.4, respectively; and, 167 (36.5%) had OD. Activity patterns differed significantly between those with and without OD: in those with OD, the proportion of time spent in MVPA relative to other behaviours was lower, and the proportion of time spent in SB relative to other behaviours was higher. Conclusions Older adults with OD were found to be less physically active than those without. Key messages While these cross-sectional findings need to be confirmed by evidence from prospective studies, the reciprocal influences of OD and inactivity in older adults should be addressed as scientific, clinical and public health considerations.

Physical activity patterns of adults with visual impairments

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brooke E Starkoff ◽  
Elizabeth K Lenz ◽  
Lauren J Lieberman ◽  
John Foley ◽  
Danny Too
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

This study examined physical activity (PA) patterns in adults with visual impairments (VI) using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire–Short Form, assessing moderate physical activity (MPA), vigorous physical activity (VPA), and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). A total of 115 individuals (age: 36.1 ± 13.9 years, body mass index [BMI]: 28 ± 6.9 kg/m2) with VI completed the study. One-way analyses of variance (ANOVAs) were performed on VI (B1, B2, B3, and B4), collapsed VI (blind [B1] vs VI [B2–B4]), gender, and BMI across PA. A 2 × 4 factor ANOVA examined the impact of gender and BMI on PA. B2 walked more than B1 ( p = .021) and walk time was less in B1 ( p = .021) than VI. Males accumulated more MPA ( p = .002) and MVPA ( p = .008), and a greater percentage of males acquired recommended PA ( p = .008). Overweight participants acquired more VPA than normal-weight participants ( p = .020). A main effect for gender ( p = .000) and interaction between gender and BMI ( p = .049) were identified with MPA. Differences in PA based on VI may be a result of barriers specific to B1, suggesting the need for education in this population.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KONSUMSI PANGAN SUMBER KALSIUM DAN AKTIVITAS FISIK DENGAN KEPADATAN TULANG LACTO OVO VEGETARIAN DI YAYASAN BUDDHA TZU CHI SURABAYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Intan Sekar Putri Nugroho ◽  
Lailatul Muniroh
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Bone Density ◽  
Calcium Absorption ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Vegetarian is one of dietary pattern that is believed to prevent degenerative diseases, but vegetarian apparently can  lower calcium absorption due to the high intake of oxalic and phytate acid that can reduce bone density. Physical activity can also affect the bone density. Intense physical activity will make bone density stronger. The purpose ofthis study was to analyze the correlation between consumption of calcium food sources and physical activity with bone density of lacto ovo vegetarian at Buddha Tzu Chi Surabaya Foundation. This research was an observational analytic, using cross sectional study design. The sample were 31 adult, taken through the inclusion criteria of alacto ovo vegetarian, a vegetarian diet ≥ 1 year, age ≥ 20 years old. Data collection through measurement of Bone Mineral Density (BMD) using bone densitometry Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS) method, interview of respondent characteristics, consumption of calcium food sources by Semi Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ), and physical activity by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The data was analyzed using Pearson Test. The results showed that there was a correlation between consumption of calcium food sources (p = 0.000) and physical activity (p = 0.022) with bone density of lacto ovo vegetarian. The higher consumption of calcium food sources and physical activity can increase bone density. Respondents should increase physical activity and doing routine exercise to make bone density stronger, and consume high calcium of foods such as broccoli, pokcoy, orange, and cow’s milk.

scholarly journals Cross-Sectional Associations Between 24-hour Activity Behaviours and Motor Competence in Youth: A Compositional Data Analysis

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Tyler ◽  
Andrew J. Atkin ◽  
Jack R. Dainty ◽  
Dorothea Dumuid ◽  
Stuart J. Fairclough
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Compositional Data ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Compositional Data Analysis ◽  
School Type ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Activity Behaviour

Abstract Background The study aimed to examine the cross-sectional associations between 24-hour activity compositions and motor competence in children and adolescents, while stratifying by sex and school type, and investigate the predicted differences in motor competence when time was reallocated between activity behaviours. Methods Data were collected from 359 participants (aged 11.5±1.4 years; 49.3% boys; 96.9% White British). Seven-day 24-hour activity behaviours (sleep, sedentary time, light physical activity (LPA), moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)) were assessed using wrist-worn accelerometers. Motor competence outcomes were obtained using the Dragon Challenge (process, product, time, and overall scores). Linear mixed models examined associations between activity behaviour compositions and motor competence outcomes for all participants and stratified by school type (primary or secondary) and sex. Post-hoc analyses modelled the influence of reallocating fixed durations of time between activity behaviours on outcomes. Results In all participants, relative to other activity behaviours, MVPA had the strongest associations with motor competence outcomes. The stratified models displayed that MVPA had the strongest associations with outcomes in both sexes, irrespective of school type. The largest positive, and negative predicted differences occurred when MVPA replaced LPA or sleep, and when LPA or sleep replaced MVPA, respectively. Conclusions Relative to other activity behaviours, MVPA appears to have the greatest influence overall on motor competence outcomes. Reallocating time from LPA or sleep to MVPA reflected the largest positive predicted changes in motor competence outcomes. Therefore, our findings reinforce the key role of MVPA for children’s and adolescents’ motor competence.

Physical Activity Patterns of Youth with Down Syndrome

2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phil E. Esposito ◽  
Megan MacDonald ◽  
Joseph E. Hornyak ◽  
Dale A. Ulrich
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
General Trend ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Patterns ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome ◽  
Sedentary Activities

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the physical activity patterns of children with Down syndrome. A cross-sectional approach and accelerometry were used to measure the time children with Down syndrome (N  =  104) spent in sedentary, light, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Results indicated that adolescents from ages 14 to 15 years were the most sedentary and spent the least amount of time in light and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. A general trend of decreasing physical activity as children increase in age was found. This trend is similar to that found among typically developing youth. Participants in this study were found to spend a majority of their day engaged in sedentary activities. Results indicate that most participants were not accumulating the recommended 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity.

Physical Activity Interacts With Adiposity in Determining Cardiometabolic Risk in Adolescents

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 537-548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Banks ◽  
Cedric Manlhiot ◽  
Stafford W. Dobbin ◽  
Don Gibson ◽  
Karen Stearne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obese Adolescents ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Background: Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) has been negatively associated with cardiometabolic risk. We sought to determine if MVPA interacts with body-mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) in determining cardiometabolic risk in adolescents. Methods: This cross-sectional study included cardiometabolic risk (blood pressure [BP], nonfasting lipids) screening and a 7-day recall physical activity questionnaire in 4,104 adolescents (51% male; mean age: 14.6 ± 0.5 years old). WC- and BMI- percentiles were used to define anthropometric categories (including obese adolescents: 390th WC, 385th BMI). Results: Obesity in adolescents was associated with lower levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL cholesterol (Estimate [EST]: -0.28(0.07) mmol/L, p < .001) and higher non-HDL cholesterol (EST: +0.38(0.14) mmol/L, p = .008). Each additional day with 320 min of MVPA was associated with lower non-HDL cholesterol (EST: −0.014(0.005) mmol/L/days/week, p = .003), independent of anthropometric category. Each additional day with 320 min of MVPA was associated with an increased odds ratio (OR) for higher BP category in obese adolescents (OR: 1.055, 95% CI: 1.028−1.084, p < .001) and a lower odds ratio for higher BP category in presumably-muscular adolescents (OR: 0.968, 95% CI: 0.934−0.989, p = .005). Conclusions: An increase in MVPA was associated with an increased likelihood for higher BP category in obese adolescents. The dose-response relationship between physical activity and cardiometabolic risk needs to be evaluated in adolescents of varying anthropometry categories.

scholarly journals Engagement in Muscle-Strengthening Activities Lowers Sarcopenia Risk in Older Adults Already Adhering to the Aerobic Physical Activity Guidelines

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 989
Author(s):  
Jort Veen ◽  
Diego Montiel-Rojas ◽  
Andreas Nilsson ◽  
Fawzi Kadi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Guideline Adherence ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
The Impact

Sarcopenia in older adults is associated with a higher risk of falls, disability, loss of independence, and mortality. Current physical activity (PA) guidelines recommend engagement in muscle-strengthening activities (MSA) in addition to aerobic moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). However, little is known about the impact of MSA in addition to adherence to the MVPA recommendation in the guidelines. The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to determine whether or not engagement in MSA is linked to sarcopenia risk in older adults who meet the PA guidelines of 150 min of MVPA per week. A total of 193 community-dwelling older men and women (65–70 years) were included in the study. A continuous sex-specific clustered sarcopenia risk score (SRS) was created based on muscle mass assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis, handgrip strength, and five times sit-to-stand (5STS) time, assessed using standardized procedures. Adherence to PA guidelines was assessed using the Actigraph GT3x accelerometer and the EPAQ2 questionnaire. Guideline adherence to MSA twice a week was related to a significantly (p < 0.05) lower SRS compared to those who did not. This finding was evident after adjustment for adherence to the protein intake guideline and abdominal obesity. Similar impacts were observed for muscle mass and 5-STS but not for handgrip strength. In conclusion, guideline adherence to MSA is related to lower sarcopenia risk in older adults who already accumulate 150 weekly minutes of MVPA, which reinforces the promotion of the MSA guideline, alongside the MVPA guideline, to fight against sarcopenia progression in ageing populations.

Physical Activity Patterns and Obesity Status Among 10- to 12-Year-Old Adolescents Living in Athens, Greece

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 633-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Antonogeorgos ◽  
Anastasios Papadimitriou ◽  
Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos ◽  
Kostas N. Priftis ◽  
Polyxeni Nikolaidou
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Multivariate Techniques ◽  
Physical Activity Patterns ◽  
Obesity Status

Background:Childhood obesity has become a modern epidemic with escalating rates. The aim of our study was to identify physical activity patterns among Greek schoolchildren and to examine their relationship with obesity.Methods:700 adolescents age 10 to 12 years were evaluated through a standardized questionnaire. Several demographic, socioeconomic, and physical activity characteristics were recorded. Physical activity was assessed and adolescents were characterized as active and nonactive. Body height and weight were measured and body mass index was calculated in order to to classify subjects as overweight or obese (IOTF classification). Multiple logistic regression and multivariate techniques (principal components analysis) were performed.Results:Eight physical activity patterns were identified, including increased physical activity in weekdays and weekends, sports physical activity, vigorous, moderate, and low physical activity. Increased physical activity on weekends and vigorous physical activity in boys were negatively associated with being overweight or obese (OR: 0.65; 95% CI: 0.48−0.90 and OR: 0.66; 95% CI: 0.49−0.88, correspondingly) and moderate physical activity was marginally positively associated in girls (OR: 1.28; 95% CI: 0.97−1.69), after adjusting for several confounders.Conclusions:Our findings demonstrate the important role of vigorous physical activity in the maintenance of normal weight of adolescents

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